I don't want this heat

Warmth rushing unasked for

Down my chest

Up my cheeks

A soft, unnecessary flame

Burning in my guts

Dancing

Beating on my ribcage

Reaching down my limbs

Spreading roots tipped with thorns

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Nudging me out of position

Out of the sunshine

It promises to light my way

Keep me warm

Protect me through the night

But it's lying

Well, not quite lying

It thinks it can do it

Believes with all my heart

But I know it for the fool it is

I can't douse it

Wouldn't want to if I could

Can't cage it

I've certainly tried

All that's left

My only recourse

Is a firm embrace

And a soft whisper

As I step back onto the path